Volunteer’s Week
What a beautiful start to the week! June officially marks the beginning of the summer and what better way to start than with Volunteers Week! I am sure every one of you reading this has volunteered your time to a good cause at least once. This week is your chance to celebrate all the incredible things […]
Looking Back At The Camden Singalong Ball
There’s nothing like a good sing along. Better than karaoke, Friday I’m in Love is a monthly sing along event hosted in the heart of Camden, as well as other UK city destinations. This popular club night not only gives you the opportunity to shake a leg, but also to sing along in the crowd to […]
AWF becomes Mayor of Camden’s Charity of the Year
Camden is a very special place to us at the Amy Winehouse Foundation, not only because of its music heritage and lively streets, but because Camden was Amy’s home and has therefore been the focus of much of our work to date. So we are very proud to announce that we are now officially the […]
The Big Night Out
As many of you are already aware, at the Amy Winehouse Foundation we think big when it comes to charities. From homeless shelters to community projects, the range of grants and support we provide is varied. Last year, we funded the London Irish Centre, based in Camden Square this centre has grown to meet the […]
The Pilion Trust
The Pillion Trust CrashPad is a cold weather shelter for young people that the Amy Winehouse Foundation has supported for two years now. With its main branch in Islington, the organisation also has smaller shelters in Camden, Brent and Bexley. With 137 referrals throughout the winter of 2011/2012 alone, the shelter is attended by a broad […]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
Multiple Sclerosis can be a ticking time bomb with around 100,000 people in the UK being affected by this disease. As Janis Winehouse, Amy’s mother, suffers with multiple sclerosis, so the work of the MS Society has always been a cause particularly close to the family’s hearts. This week marks MS Awareness Week which hopes to […]
Youth-led Drug & Alcohol Peer Education Project funded by the Amy Winehouse Foundation
Peer mentors have a strong influence on young people. Why is this? Because Young people are likely to be more interested if a young person like them is giving them advice and information because they can relate to them and their experiences. One to one advice can also break down barriers meaning young people can feel […]
Giving Our Backing To Child Abuse Awareness Month.
What do you think of as child abuse? Whilst many might associate child abuse with physical assault, this isn’t always the case. Quite often children can also be the victims of emotional abuse. Child abuse refers to the maltreatment of children on both a physical and emotional level. Either way, the consequences of a difficult […]
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Inspiration Awards & Gala
The Amy Winehouse Inspiration Awards & Gala was held last week on March 21, 2013 in the heart of New York City in the Starlight Rooms of the beautiful and iconic Waldorf Astoria. The red carpet event featured special performances from Jennifer Hudson and Tony Bennett as well as many celebrity guests and honourees who […]
The Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme
School is a big part of young peoples lives. Looking back on my school years I am constantly reminded of how important education is. Knowledge is power. School is a place where you are nurtured and encouraged to do your best, to then go into the real world to pursue your dreams. Little do we […]